Tag: Children’s Books

Christine Topijan has launched a series of picture books that explore Christian virtues. The first in this series, Love and Kindness, written in a simple format (the book is only 12 pages long), is one that children will learn from and adults will appreciate. Topijan reminds us to look out for ways that we can help and support others, because that’s what God does for us. He is faithful, true and unceasing in His outpouring of love and, by the power of the Holy Spirit working within us, He wants us to become faithful, true and loving.

My favorite line in this book comes from page 10:

He reminds us of how much He loves us when we feel down and alone.

There is not a child or adult on this planet who doesn’t need to be consistently reminded of this truth.

Nobody has to be taught how to be self-centered. That’s our natural inclination. We all have to be taught how to be observant, compassionate and willing to help others. This little book provides great examples for parents to share with their children as they teach them to be kind to those they meet. I especially appreciated her inclusion of special needs children; the reader is encouraged to reach out to those who are different instead of fearing or shunning them.

Topijan keeps it simple. She doesn’t waste a lot of ink and she doesn’t use the big words. Yet this book will easily stir up big conversations between parents and their children, conversations that should not be avoided. In this, Topijan aids readers everywhere in obeying the command of Deuteronomy 11:19 –

You shall teach them [God’s ways] to your children, speaking of them when you sit in your house, when you walk by the way, when you lie down, and when you rise up.

– NKJV

I RECEIVED A FREE COPY OF THIS BOOK IN EXCHANGE FOR MY FAIR AND HONEST REVIEW.

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Remove from me the way of lying, and grant me Your law graciously. I have chosen the way of truth; Your judgments I have laid before me. I cling to Your testimonies; O Lord, do not put me to shame! I will run the course of Your commandments, for You shall enlarge my heart.